Laura Oricchio
About Laura Oricchio
Laura Oricchio serves as the Head of IT at PRA Group, bringing extensive experience in IT management and infrastructure. She has held various leadership roles in notable organizations, including Barclays Bank and Altran, and possesses strong expertise in IT risk, security, and service delivery management.
Current Role at PRA Group
Laura Oricchio has been serving as the Head of IT at PRA Group since 2020. In this role, she oversees the IT department, ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with the company's strategic goals. Her responsibilities include managing IT operations and implementing best practices to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Barclays Bank
Laura Oricchio worked at Barclays Bank in various roles from 2008 to 2013. Initially, she served as the IT Infrastructure Manager and IT Governance Risk & Control Manager from 2008 to 2012. She later took on the role of Head of Network and Infrastructure & Service Delivery Compliance for one year in Milan. Her tenure at Barclays involved overseeing critical IT infrastructure and ensuring compliance with service delivery standards.
Expertise in IT Management
Laura possesses expertise in managing datacentre critical environments that operate 24/7. She has strong skills in IT Risk and Control, as well as IT Security. Her experience includes Service Delivery Management, where she utilizes frameworks such as ITIL and COBIT to optimize IT services and governance.
Career Background in IT
Laura Oricchio has a diverse background in IT, with significant roles in various organizations. She worked as a Senior Project Manager at Altran from 2015 to 2020, and as a temporary CTO at Reply from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she held positions at Azienda Trasporti Milanesi SpA, where she was a DBA Team Leader and worked on special projects. Her career spans over three decades, showcasing her extensive experience in the IT sector.
Coaching and Development in IT
Laura has a proven track record in coaching and developing individuals within the IT sector. Her leadership style emphasizes the importance of fostering talent and enhancing team capabilities, contributing to the overall growth of the IT workforce.